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What is the primary function of BMR in the body?
What is the primary function of BMR in the body?
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a part of basal condition for BMR?
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a part of basal condition for BMR?
How does age affect BMR according to the content provided?
How does age affect BMR according to the content provided?
Which factor does NOT influence BMR?
Which factor does NOT influence BMR?
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What role does lean muscle mass play in BMR?
What role does lean muscle mass play in BMR?
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Study Notes
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Definition
- BMR is the minimum energy the body needs to stay alive in a resting state.
- This resting state includes being awake, in a comfortable temperature, and at complete physical and mental rest.
- It's the minimum energy expenditure for an awake, alert individual.
What BMR Fuels
- BMR powers involuntary bodily functions like heart pumping, blood circulation, breathing, muscular reflexes, digestion, metabolism, and kidney function.
BMR Measurement
- BMR measures how quickly the body burns calories at rest.
BMR and Weight Gain
- Low BMR leads to weight gain because fewer calories are burned while resting.
- This is compared to someone with an average BMR who eats the same amount and exercises the same and gains less weight.
Factors Influencing BMR
- Genetics: Inherent traits affect BMR.
- Health Problems: Medical conditions can impact BMR.
- Activity Level: Exercise levels affect BMR.
- Body Composition: More muscle mass leads to a higher BMR.
- Gender: Males tend to have higher BMR due to more muscle mass.
- Age: BMR tends to decrease with age due to changes in body composition and development.
- Body Temperature/Size: Higher body temperature and size means higher BMR.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), including its definition, functions, measurements, and factors that influence it. Learn how BMR impacts calorie burning and weight management, and discover the various elements that can affect your metabolic rate.
